A Once-In-A-Lifetime Photo Op... Twice! Grizzly 399 First Appearance of 2021

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[@philipculbertson55]

That last shot with 610 and 399, heading toward each other on the two prints was awesome. That will make a great wall display. Really spectacular.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@Deb2Cam]

I saw 399 several years ago, but so wonderful to see she made it through the winter with all 4. I understand your love and respect for these bears. I photograph black bears often in the Great Smoky Mountains and there are a few favorites I look forward to seeing every year. Your excitement and bear buzz is relatable. Your gorgeous photos of these bears brought tears to my eyes.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@Cruiser_Nomads]

It always amazes me and totally disappoints, why some people would rather kill than watch something live!

[@boscomac2434]

399 is a sweetheart! You go girl!!! 👍👍👍

[@bjm260]

399 & CUBS R FULL & FLUFFY. SHE GOT THEM THREW HIBERNATION. WHAT A MOM. TY SO MUCH 🙂 .

[@jerjaws]

The paw tracks one. My fav

[@SteveMattheis]

Me too...👍

[@verlenelewis9866]

These photos brought such a smile to my face! Got to love that 399 survived another winter.

[@cesarm8811]

So cool Steve, your right the bears are such spectacular animals. Hope and pray that people protect them. Looking forward to your next video.

[@trolfek]

I got the Bear Buzz just watching this. So, so, special. The Queen. 🐻 👑 🏔

[@markmay8942]

I am sitting in a city of 3 million wishing I was in a bear jam. For a few short minutes your videos take me to another place. Keep them coming!!

[@SteveMattheis]

Haha good point...

[@namidem2701]

Impressive pictures of 399 and her quads in the white landscape of snow

[@harrykaulfersch2320]

Wow Steve! Those images of 399 and her cubs are amazing, we shared in your bear buzz! ... super happy for you! We are headed back in June and maybe we’ll be lucky enough to run into you again!

[@randyschwager2515]

WOW! You are so fortunate to be able to photograph these Bears! Your images are spectacular!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@ninalerner823]

The family is magnificent. Thank you greatly for this great thrill, always, violet

[@akountreegal]

Beautiful....Beautiful. Thank you for sharing such a magical moment...

[@TheMrSarcastic]

The Grand Dame of the Tetons. Wonderful news that the four survived the winter! Sadly, I won’t be able to head out this year to see and photograph 399+4.

[@Kayahdog]

I think you now have your matched set! I love the simplicity of just the bears and their trailing tracks...nature at its best. Great job, especially under such tight time constraints, but that’s what pro’s do, right? Get the shot.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@loricollins3163]

Happy Spring Steve! Glorious Grizzlies on this good day! Yay!

[@veeriabroadcast]

Bears keep me sane during covid, it sounds stupid but I learn so much about them and watching them in the wild is on my bucket list, hopefully I get to see that soon. Thank you for the vdo.

[@malgosiak123]

Beautiful images of the sweet Bear family on the frozen lake.Great contrast and an amazing nature story. Thank you for sharing!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@ivorgottschalk6432]

Exciting but also makes one appreciate the pleasure of hiking away from any crowds to photograph less iconic species.

[@tc6912]

Ya, I wonder if there are slightly more remote areas that you can hike into to avoid the crowd and see the bears a little more relaxed?

[@SteveMattheis]

Backcountry bears are very risky in the Tetons.

[@tc6912]

My wife and I have started to casually plan a trip up there next May. Our thoughts would be that a paid guide could help us avoid the crowds and minimize the risk. Surely there must be lesser traveled roads or open trails that still keep you a safe distance from the bears. However, I have noticed in other situations that animals do not fear the car until they see the two legged critter coming out.

[@Grammyofboys]

Bear 399 is the Princess Diana of the bear world. Hopefully she gets to live her life out though.

[@mikecrowley6485]

Unbelievable Steve. You are blessed to be able to see all of these beautiful creatures, and that's before you stop to look at the stunning scenery that always seem to surround you. Beautiful selection of photos again 👍🏻, Why anyone would want to hunt them I do not know.

[@edwardslizewski717]

Great photos in a breathtaking place. You were fortunate but you were well prepared.

[@GeorgeSBlonsky]

Kudos to you Steve.. awesome images..!! ..not sure I could have coped with quite as much decorum as you did when wildlife photography becomes a competitive sport..! all the best.. g

[@faerphoto]

Thank you so much for sharing those experiences with us. I'm glad to hear that even after all your encounters, you still feel the buzz. It's magical for sure. I loved the video clips and all the photos. The pair of photos was the icing on the cake. I hope more people can come to appreciate these wonderful creatures and keep them protected. The more people who put out great content like this, the better. Thanks again. Cheers from Maine. :) Paula

[@wattswildlifephoto]

Another awesome video Steve, and phenomenal photos as always. I’ll be spending this whole summer in Greater Yellowstone and I’m really hoping to get to photograph 399 and the cubs myself!

[@SteveMattheis]

Good luck out there

[@MarcoValkvideos]

Awesome Steve. Thank you for sharing. What a bear she is! Oh man do I feel homesick

[@tc6912]

Awesome photos. When I watched the first time, I did not realize what a celebrity 399 is. After a little research on her, this video has much deeper meaning.

[@SteveMattheis]

Yep... she's a special bear

[@michelbosman1047]

Congratulations Steve , what an epic shot with the mountains peaks in the background 👌

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@deborahselincourt8060]

I saw my first bear last October. I am still buzzing about it. Thanks for this, 399 is gorgeous

[@elizabethwhite6364]

Wonderful! Magical! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@seanchem1]

Really special moments. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@andrewinpompey]

Awesome shots!

[@carolynbetz4449]

Love your video as always. Headed that direction this Fall. My goal is to see 399 and her cubs. Here’s hoping!

[@jamesmonte3165]

Fantastic video Steve

[@sandyvilahu538]

Outstanding! Thanks for sharing. I'm heading to the Tetons in October and hoping to see and photograph the amazing wildlife.

[@FengShuiPhysiologist]

Steve - nice work again. I am glad that you shared the chaos of the bear jam. Last summer when they were out was the worst I have ever seen around here. We left Jackson and avoided the parks until November. I fear this summer will be far worse. Thanks.

[@SteveMattheis]

Yep...

[@sharonlee782]

Stunning images Steve, how amazing to have both images, that’s pretty special 💜

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@hacky296]

Awesome.....just simply awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@susanstevenson8333]

Thanks for sharing the magic! Love the 2012 and 2021 shots. Very cool! You got great closeups on them. Woo hoo!

[@blakecook7469]

Great pics Steve, Thanks again for sharing...

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@bobcat6653]

Thank you, thank you for sharing this!

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@hootbaez6185]

Congratulations, Steve. You nailed it. What a magical encounter that must have been.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@Whoanly9]

Awesome video, as usual. Thank you!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@CaseyFinnerty]

Awesome photos. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm planning a late July trip to GT. I have my fingers crossed to see 399 & the cubs (and you?) when I'm there. Cheers.

[@seantomlinson3320]

Wow Steve. That's so neat to get the similar photo almost exactly 9 years later. What a day.

[@jasper19661]

So awesome!!! Great video Steve!!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@perrypasloski158]

those are awesome shots, thanks for sharing, what a great experieince!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@randygoodsell1533]

Excellent video as usual.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@davidmurphy7847]

Some really great shots Steve.

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@patkeen8668]

What a great way to start the weekend! Thanks Steve!!

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@donalde1517]

As always awesome photos and video

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@pmbatty]

Fantastic Steve - what a great experience, and great images!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks Peter 🙏

[@phooesnax]

Great job Steve. What a rush. Jim

[@STATTS01]

Incredible photos!! Absolutely love every single one!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@denniscooper5407]

Awesome video and fantastic images. Looking forward to getting there in 3 weeks. I can only hope to be as fortunate.

[@SteveMattheis]

Good luck out there

[@BraedenRoesler]

Great shots! Love the tracks trailing behind them in the snow. I'm headed down there this week for a few days and hoping they'll make an appearance.

[@SteveMattheis]

Good luck out there👍

[@talicoate]

I was there that day too. We got to see 399 and cubs walk right in front of our jeep in willow flats. I usually rent larger lenses for my trips to the Tetons. Since we were just passing through the area this time, I only had a 24-105. Still got amazing photos. I need to look through my photos to see if I have one of you in your car. She was leading quite a parade that day.

[@rolindowndriver]

Beautiful!

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@captainsteve19]

Steve! I could feel your excitement. Absolutely thrilled for you man! magical indeed!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@hramakrishnaiah413]

Congratulations on this beautiful sighting. Awesome video and love all the images they are so well composed...Awesome

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@mpicxphoto]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Awesome pictures. Greetings from Germany. Stay Safe.

[@carstenpusch4480]

Great stuff - super video und beautiful fotos - Thanks!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@birdsofray]

Nicely done, Steve! We missed it by a week. Oh well. Congrats!!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@dannynash5713]

Fascinating video and images! 👏👏👏

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@ChrisMosner]

Thanks, Steve. Inspirational and majestic.

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@599miata]

Lovely video Steve.

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@lizcoakley4730]

Beautiful Steve

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@pammikewilliams3026]

🙏 fabulous, Way to go Steve!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@beths2140]

I have one of your photos in my living room that my son Sean surprised me with at Christmas a few years ago. Now I need a bigger house or at least additional wall space for all my pictures of 399 through the years.

[@jennydanek6530]

Beautiful photos! Making my first trip out in a little over a month. Can't wait.

[@SteveMattheis]

Good luck out there👍

[@davidbarber9527]

I absolutely Love your channel Beautiful images

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@livetroy]

Nice work Steve!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@xiaokejia6404]

Amazing!

[@chuckmorton8823]

Super nice!

[@mikeanderson9957]

That was the first time I ever danced to one of your videos. Love the song at beginning. Oh yeah....amazing video as well. Ill be up there first part of June. Hopefully bears will still be out and about.

[@SteveMattheis]

Keep on dancing 👍

[@naturallyadriftphotoadvent123]

You are fueling the fire with these videos! I can hardly wait to get out there and photograph something other than birds this September! Speaking of I better get the family rolling and head out to Montezuma Wildlife Refuge who knows maybe we'll catch a deer or a turtle too. Grizzlies bears and wolves can't wait!

[@tshays189]

OMG, pumped for you! that as excellent!

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@patriciablyler6484]

Gorgeous photos!

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@teenacochrane8694]

Thanks Steve for sharing the video's they are amazing you made me feel like I was there.

[@Rad_Travels]

Really beautiful photos.

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@Brentbrussell]

Those lake photos are off the chart good!

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@RM831BC4E4]

Absolutely stunning images.

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@RM831BC4E4]

@@SteveMattheis Welcome.

[@wendym1111]

Love Them Bears! How Fun comparing your old with your new similar photo taken! That was Amazing! The one close up with the bear slightly turned with the snow on the tip of its nose....Beautiful! 🌟

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@johndecriscio9586]

Wonderful!!!!

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@bruceleventhal3292]

Holy $h!T! Steve, these are amazing... I love the simplicity of the family on the snow... The one image of the tracks (right to left) with bears on the left is pure magic... Congratulations.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@randyredding2650]

I got goose bumps looking at your images. The environmental shots with the Tetons along with the 399 and her Cubs with their footprints in the snow!!!!! All wall hangers!!! I would suspect a person could go their whole life in pursuit of images like this and never score. Congratulations Steve!!!!

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@kevincarolan7146]

Fantastic video and stills.

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@samdavidson9532]

Unreal!!

[@timothylinn]

Magnificent images, Steve! I particularly like the ones on all white. They are all great.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@JeffandLeslie]

what a great video. I thought I commented when it went up but it seems like I didn't hit the "comment" button. Love all the images. My favorite is the one with the tracks in the snow and the mama and cubs looking back over their shoulders. I think it was number 9 or 10. That photo really told a story to me. well done.

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@SteveP_2426]

10/10 Steve, can see why you were buzzed!

[@andyheywoodsphotographya-h7913]

Beautiful place beautiful animals and beautiful photos 📸👍

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏

[@SteveHorn]

Great video footage while shooting wish list images is amazing work. I still get the Mattheis buzz. Thanks & Congrats. ✌️Whats up (Isaac)...😄

[@SteveMattheis]

Ha!✌️

[@rgs455atw]

Magical stuff !!

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@neilalmond9354]

Amazing Steve, nothing else to say.

[@alandearson1270]

Stunning footage of the 399 family.

[@SteveMattheis]

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[@danpepper9041]

Wow awesome photos

[@SteveMattheis]

Thanks!🙏